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Tips How You Can Improve Your Gutter Downspout Drainage

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! Your gutter downspouts underground drainage is an essential part of your home, as they help prevent water from damaging the rest of the property. However, if they’re not properly maintained, they can lead to disastrous consequences. If you have problems with water Read more

5 Signs You Need an Emergency Plumber

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! Plumbing emergencies can occur at literally any time. When they do, it’s important you take the proper steps to fix the problem as quickly as possible to minimize cost and damages and ensure that the problem doesn’t get even bigger. Be on Read more

Trenchless Sewer Repair Pros and Cons from Ottawa Plumbers

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 to get more information about trenchless sewer repair! What is Trenchless Sewer Repair? Trenchless Sewer Repair is a cost efficient method of fixing drainage pipes for your home. A majority of people hire plumbers to repair the pipelines in their homes due to breakage, corrosion, or leakage. Standard plumbers typically Read more

Trenchless Sewer Replacement vs Traditional

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! Main Differences between Trenchless Sewer Replacement vs Traditional #1.Speed of Process When it comes to speed and replacing a sewer, trenchless sewer replacement is much faster than traditional sewer replacement. When utilizing trenchless sewer replacement, a pulling machine is used to pull the Read more

Green Living Tips for Your Plumbing

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! Not too many are aware, but every day, precious gallons of water are being washed down our drains. The impending crisis of water shortage is already affecting half of the world. There are many things that one can do to conserve water and Read more

How to Replace Sewer Pipes DIY

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! If the sewer line from the city sewer hookup or your septic tank to your home has a problem it will need replacement. The length of the pipe is determined by measuring from the wall where the sewer line enters the home to Read more

5 Facts About Sump Pump Installation

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! It’s pretty much a critical essential for those of us who live in a lower elevation todo sump pumps installation in our basement. Even those of us living in the boonies experience backups and runoffs from time to time, leading to the need Read more

How to Avoid Sewer Backup

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! Most people are unaware of sewer line or sewage system problems until it’s too late. The foul smell enters your home through the plumbing and many drains around your house and what follows soon after that is even more unpleasant. What the majority Read more

Top 5 Plumbing Tools You Need To Have

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! There is no denying that there are certain plumbing issues that you could handle yourself. These include drain clogs Ottawa and a running toilet to name a few. You might not have the equipment necessary to complete a drain line video inspection, but Read more

Sewer Line Replacement Options And Average Cost

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! Let’s be clear, there are certain plumbing tasks that you can take care of yourself – but others should be completed by a certified, professional plumber. A trenchless drain replacement is one of those that you should not try to complete yourself. Why You Read more

Copper Pipe Leak – How To Repair

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! You often find pinhole leaks in copper pipes. Even though the cause might be unclear, the fix for a copper pipe leak is not. You can try replacing the damaged length of pipe using couplings, solder, use a chemical sealant, or let the Read more

How to Remove and Prevent Limescale

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate! Limescale is a white, chalky mineral deposit that is caused by hard water. It often builds-up in tubs, shower areas, faucets; stone counters etc. and can leave these surfaces looking gray and dull. Over time, the mineral build-ups can easily damage sinks, tubs and Read more

Testimonials

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

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